I assume this comply with Australian standards?trailgumby wrote: Got one. They're pretty neat helmets, Made by the same mob as Fox helmets, and probably the most comfortable brain bucket I've worn. The excellent camera mount is a bonus.
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Postby Aushiker » Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:15 pm
I assume this comply with Australian standards?trailgumby wrote: Got one. They're pretty neat helmets, Made by the same mob as Fox helmets, and probably the most comfortable brain bucket I've worn. The excellent camera mount is a bonus.
Postby trailgumby » Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:13 pm
Postby AUbicycles » Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:01 am
Postby trailgumby » Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:00 am
Postby Aushiker » Sat Jul 28, 2012 12:00 pm
Easily solved with http://imgur.com or http://minus.com/trailgumby wrote:Just tried posting a pic so you can see what it looks like with a camera fitted, but the photo is too big and blows out the screen
Postby Xplora » Sat Jul 28, 2012 4:50 pm
Postby qualos » Sat Jul 28, 2012 5:17 pm
Postby GraemeL » Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:38 pm
If money was no object, I would get a GoPro.Xplora wrote:So if money was no object, what is the bees knees right now?
My recent "issue" in an intersection has ensured that I am treating my rides very very very differently. My family needs that security.
Postby Xplora » Sun Jul 29, 2012 2:59 pm
Postby RonK » Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:06 pm
Well, I read on a cycling forum that the Ion is a bit ordinary, so good luck with the sale.qualos wrote:I have started packing the Ion Air Pro's back up to sell...
Postby elStado » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:17 pm
Postby trailgumby » Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:32 pm
Postby trailgumby » Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:37 pm
Having used both... the images are that much better. I had a choice of a trade discounted Contour after the review, or paying a retail price for the GoPro Hero2. I took the latter option.Xplora wrote:Isn't it a bit fugly compared to the Contour? Or are the images "that much better"?
Postby wurtulla wabbit » Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:44 pm
Postby Lukeyboy » Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:06 pm
I don't have any experience with the Contour but the GoPro is pretty good image quality wise. Only problems would be in low light as its an action camera. If there are street lights around you can still make things out but if there are none don't expect to see much. With the GoPro's there are a bunch of accessories that are available. Chest mounts, helmet mounts, roll bar mounts (fits on the stem), handle bar mounts and a bunch of extension arms and 3M sticky mounts that you can stick on the frame/helmet etc. There are some issues with the case fogging up (If you use it for watersports it might be something you'd look into more but for cycling its only usually as a result of where and when you mount the camera ie in a room with ac on cold then go straight for a ride in the heat outside etc) but there are ways around that such as using the skeleton housing, using the door with the cuts on the back, just simply opening the case remove the camera for a second or two (on the full waterproof casing) then wack it back in, anti fog strips etc. The skelton housing (holes in the sides to use the cable ports, changing memory cards and recharge the battery/external power source without opening and closing the casing) has to be bought seperate (~60 bucks). Depending on the quality of roads/terrain you ride on if it's a bit bumpy I'd reccommend buying a third party mount such as the K-Edge to prevent the mounts from cracking/fracturing.Xplora wrote:Isn't it a bit fugly compared to the Contour? Or are the images "that much better"?
Postby wurtulla wabbit » Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:32 pm
Postby AUbicycles » Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:35 pm
Postby elStado » Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:52 am
Postby GraemeL » Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:11 am
Postby ZepinAtor » Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:25 am
I'm of the same opinion. The Go-Pro is a square box compared to the Contours more bullet shape.Xplora wrote:Isn't it a bit fugly compared to the Contour? Or are the images "that much better"?
Postby AUbicycles » Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:29 am
Postby KonaCommuter » Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:44 pm
Postby scirocco » Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:34 pm
+2. If you are looking for something which doesn't look too obvious on a bike you might want to scroll back to my 21st April post in this thread. Picture is superb on the 60 fps setting. I would post videos but haven't got organised enough to get a Youtube account set up.ZepinAtor wrote:I'm of the same opinion. The Go-Pro is a square box compared to the Contours more bullet shape.Xplora wrote:Isn't it a bit fugly compared to the Contour? Or are the images "that much better"?
I'm after the most easily concealed camera (under stem or similar) which is easy enough to mount/use. I'm not particularly after a perfect image, I just want to capture the obvious, threatening tools in cars, registration plates/car models/makes/colour.
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Postby RonK » Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:19 pm
Well, I've not been very impressed with the security of the GoPro strap on helmet mount, so on the strength of Trailgumbys review I've ordered one these helmets. The helmet pricing seems ridiculously cheap for a local retailer compared to the Giro I usually wear, so I hope I'm not disappointed by it.AUbicycles wrote:Here is the link to the review of the Kali Amara helmet on BNA by trailgumby.
Postby il padrone » Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:35 pm
Go Pro can be mounted under your stem quite easily using the bike mounting. This one is not mine but I've done something similar.ZepinAtor wrote:I'm after the most easily concealed camera (under stem or similar) which is easy enough to mount/use. I'm not particularly after a perfect image, I just want to capture the obvious, threatening tools in cars, registration plates/car models/makes/colour.
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